POLICE have swooped on homes in Whiston as part of an operation to break the back of organised crime.

Merseyside Police made at least 15 arrests across the region as part of an 18-month investigation into serious crime, including drugs, firearms and high-value burglaries at locations including Frodsham.

The operation resulted in the recovery of 32 stolen cars, drugs valued at #100,000, two guns and ammunition.